About this event
This event is produced in partnership with Idealware. Registration is through the Idealware website.
REGISTER HERE
NAO Members get $10 off this webinar series by using the discount code on the Members Only Page. You must be logged in to view this page.
An organization’s website is its online hub. But how well does it represent the organization’s brand? Can supporters and constituents find the information they need there? And can staff members easily create or update its content?
Over five sessions Idealware will help nonprofits develop a plan for a more useful and engaging website. We’ll walk participants through website basics, best practices for accessibility, mobile-optimization, and online branding. We’ll also take a look at the content management systems (CMS) that can give even the least tech-savvy staff members the tools they need to update website content themselves. Finally, we’ll talk about how website content works alongside email, direct mail, and social media efforts to create an organization’s communications mix.
Through participation in this course, you will:
- Define goals for how the website will serve the organization’s audience.
- Learn best practices for designing an accessible, usable, and polished website.
- Compare content management system (CMS) options.
- Make sure the website shows up high in search results.
- Create an action plan with next steps and action items for an improvement process.
Participants will also be given weekly “homework” assignments. Registration includes an invitation to join the live broadcast for each webinar, as well as a recorded version that participants can view at their convenience.
Schedule
All sessions take place Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Pacific Time and last for 90 minutes.
January 19: Starting the Audit Process
January 26: Defining Your Design and Content Strategy
February 2: Fleshing Out an Accessible and Usable Website
February 9: Let’s Get Technical
February 16: Defining Your Priorities and Moving Forward
About the Presenter
Laura Quinn has been working in the software sector for nearly 20 years. As Idealware’s Director of Partnerships and Knowledge, she works with partners and helps guide content into high quality resources. Prior to founding Idealware, Laura was an independent consultant helping nonprofits create internet strategies, select appropriate software, and then build sophisticated websites on limited budgets. She has also selected software, designed interfaces, and conducted user research for multimillion dollar software and website implementations with such companies as Accenture and iXL. Laura is a frequent speaker and writer on nonprofit technology topics.
Cost
$170 NAO Members
$215 Nonmembers
Individual sessions are not available.
This event is produced in partnership with Idealware. Registration is through the Idealware website.
REGISTER HERE
NAO Members get $10 off this webinar series by using the discount code on the Members Only Page. You must be logged in to view this page.